Energy Code Benefits for Architects & Engineers
Energy codes provide an opportunity for architects and engineers to serve the public good by creating buildings with low environmental […]
Energy Code Benefits for Homeowners and Realtors
For over 25 years, building energy codes have played a significant role in saving American homeowners money on utilities while […]
Energy Code Benefits for Communities
How do energy codes benefit communities? Energy codes lower utility costs, increase resilience to climate events, reduce pollution, place less […]
Blower Door Testing
Energy code requirements have been a large driver for the increase in blower door testing. Blower door testing became a […]
Thermal Comfort
Why should designers and building professionals make the extra effort to comply with the Illinois Energy Conservation Code? Following the […]
Domestic Hot Water Recirculation
Can Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems Conserve Energy? The US Department of Energy estimates that more than 400 billion gallons […]
Building a Successful Energy Code Training Program
In May 2019, SEDAC presented lessons learned from our Energy Code Training and Support Program at the 2019 National Energy […]
Indoor Air Quality
Americans spend most of their time indoors where they can be exposed to pollutants and mold. Indoor air often contains […]
Energy Code: Low-income Housing
Nowhere is there a greater need for energy efficiency than in low-income housing. Low-income households have a higher energy burden. […]
An Introduction to COMcheck & REScheck
The Department of Energy developed COMcheck and REScheck to improve consistency in code compliance. These free, easy-to-use tools help verify […]